Colonial Government

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What was the structure of colonial government?

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When and how was the system of government established?

Constitutional act of 1791

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Was this government responsible or representative?

no

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What is a responsible government

Can be voted out by people if they are not happy with them (responsible to the people)

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What is a representative government

Representatives are elected by the people to make laws on their behalf (representatives of the people)

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What is an oligarchy?

a government controlled by a small group of wealthy, well-connected people

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What was the oligarchy in upper Canada called?

The Family Compact

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Who were the Family Compact?

  • descendants of Loyalists

  • Wealthy, Aristacratic Landowners

  • Anglicans

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What did the family Compact believe

  • Aristocracy and ties to Britain

  • opposed to democratic reforms

  • only using influence or help themselves

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What was the oligarchy in Lower Canada called?

The Chateau Clique

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Who were the Chateau Clique

  • 95% English speaking protestants

  • Arisocrats

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What did the Chateau Clique believe?

  • they should assimilate the french canadians

  • the french were stinky and bad